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Griz vs. Coastal Carolina

THE HERD said:
The Griz will roll these guys. Southern team coming into temps near zero, plus they have the worst scoring D in the whole playoff field. Griz by 14+..book it!
Hope your right because if so the fun will begin :thumb:
Go Griz!!
 
Bertram said:
Things I took away from reading the below article and watching the press conference videohttp://www.carolinalive.com/sports/story.aspx?id=979352#.Up_zxstDt8E

CCU has prepared for the cold by attending indoor seminars

Their Coach knows jack squat about BigSky Football

They are concerned about the noise.

They will fly in on a private jet for this trip (longest trip the program has ever taken)


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeQNGTGjXfA[/youtube]


This guy is a CEO??

Huh.

Frankly, this guy is more fun. And makes more sense. :o

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EChnZTJicw[/youtube]
 
Mixed emotions about this game. Coastal did a good job on Beth-Cook, but then again, that's the MEAC. Does the Big South play good football? Just look at the recent champions out of, oh wait. But they have only been playing for what, 10 years and already made it to the playoffs for the second time. That is impressive.
On the other hand, as much as I have heard or read about other conferences considering the Big Sky to be overrated or just plain weak, I keep remembering Central Arkansas, and how they were going to devastate the Griz, or NIU that was going to show us they were tough even though they played in a dome. The results of those brags are quite evident, and just a pair of oh so many.
Let's face it, playing in Wa-Griz is tough for anybody. The cold will be a distraction, and the crowd may cause some false starts, but it is up to the team to execute. I have respect for CC and believe they wouldn't be coming to Missoula if they didn't deserve it. Now, let's all concentrate on Saturday and make sure they get everything they deserve.
 
jodcon said:
Mr. Greenjeans said:
The National Weather Service is calling for a high of 11 degrees, that would be at game's end, probably around 5 to start...

5-15 degrees with any wind at all will feel pretty Antarctic for the southern boys...could see a few footballs on the field too, fumbling seems to come with those cold games.

It won't hurt that's for sure.

you know tripp will be working it.....i have never seen him try to strip more balls this year than years past.....it will be fumblitist out there...guaranteed like bear reaching for salmon.
 
Well Coastalmom on their site has me convinced.

She is more worried about the flight than the cold.

NO MORE FLYING

She is worried about the cold due to whatever

NO MORE PLAYING OUTSIDE WHEN IT IS COLD

She has ZERO problem with her son playing a contact sport that could seriously injure him on any given play.

:roll:

It is time to close down the Griz football program once it gets to 50 degrees outside. I wonder if she is married to Ross?
 
Not sure if this has been brought up yet or not. Has CCU considered that Missoula, MT is about 3200 ft higher in elevation than Conway, SC?
 
:oops: have we recruited anybody from Big South, that area, where all the boys are recruited from. wonder if we did, how long it take for them to adjust?
 
griznation23 said:
:oops: have we recruited anybody from Big South, that area, where all the boys are recruited from. wonder if we did, how long it take for them to adjust?
In the past, there have been several young men from Florida on the Griz team. None real recently though.
 
Bertram said:
Things I took away from reading the below article and watching the press conference videohttp://www.carolinalive.com/sports/story.aspx?id=979352#.Up_zxstDt8E

CCU has prepared for the cold by attending indoor seminars

Their Coach knows jack squat about BigSky Football

They are concerned about the noise.

They will fly in on a private jet for this trip (longest trip the program has ever taken)


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeQNGTGjXfA[/youtube]

I really like this guy. He seems very well spoken & intelligent. I sure hope Delaney & Co. can outscheme this guy.
 
GrizMusician said:
Bertram said:
Things I took away from reading the below article and watching the press conference videohttp://www.carolinalive.com/sports/story.aspx?id=979352#.Up_zxstDt8E

CCU has prepared for the cold by attending indoor seminars

Their Coach knows jack squat about BigSky Football

They are concerned about the noise.

They will fly in on a private jet for this trip (longest trip the program has ever taken)


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeQNGTGjXfA[/youtube]

I really like this guy. He seems very well spoken & intelligent. I sure hope Delaney & Co. can outscheme this guy.
X2 The staff and team better have their sh** together.
 
fencer24 said:
Mixed emotions about this game. Coastal did a good job on Beth-Cook, but then again, that's the MEAC. Does the Big South play good football? Just look at the recent champions out of, oh wait. But they have only been playing for what, 10 years and already made it to the playoffs for the second time. That is impressive.
On the other hand, as much as I have heard or read about other conferences considering the Big Sky to be overrated or just plain weak, I keep remembering Central Arkansas, and how they were going to devastate the Griz, or NIU that was going to show us they were tough even though they played in a dome. The results of those brags are quite evident, and just a pair of oh so many.
Let's face it, playing in Wa-Griz is tough for anybody. The cold will be a distraction, and the crowd may cause some false starts, but it is up to the team to execute. I have respect for CC and believe they wouldn't be coming to Missoula if they didn't deserve it. Now, let's all concentrate on Saturday and make sure they get everything they deserve.

Very good post fencer. I think Coastal has a very good team and our guys better be ready to take it to them right from the start. This weather is going to cause problems for everybody and I expect we'll see several fumbles on Saturday. It's going to be more of a shock to the Carolinians but it will take a toll on all the players. Our crowd needs to be rocking. Yet first and foremost our Griz defense needs to smack their big running back hard and make their QB and receivers pay dearly. Turnovers are virtually certain so let's add to our total net gain and turn them into points. Driving over from Billings tomorrow. Can't wait for the game. Go Griz.
 
My take on the game:
-Factors for CCU will be noise, cold weather, elevation change and traveling across the country. Anyone can say what they want, but 5 degrees is cold weather you're from SC or MT. We are just able to acclimate much easier than the southern boys. The elevation is not getting as much attention as it should. 3,000 foot elevation change will affect them, and the 5 degree temperature will exacerbate that more.

-Griz will also have to battle the elements. Like I said, 5 degrees is cold for anyone. But we are expecting it and have had all week to practice in it. But the ball will be just as cold and frozen for both teams and both teams will have to adjust to the weather conditions.

-Turnovers will be numerous... by both teams. We've seen our Griz fumble quite a bit this year. You think just because we live in the cold weather that we aren't even more susceptible than in September? Thankfully, CCU will also have a tough time hanging on to the ball. I would bet a combined 8+ turnovers, probably more.

-Wa-Griz is loud and hostile. Sadly, I bet we barely hit 20,000 fans in the stadium. Hell, UM is now selling tickets for $20 because there are so many available! I know people who can't hardly give them away because it's going to be too cold. But 20,000 freezing-ass fans is still something to be proud of. It will be loud and it will be a factor.

-They have the Griz favored by 5 or 6. I'd say factoring in the weather, elevation and noise, it should be 10 or better.

-Griz defense has stepped up their game as of late and will be the reason we win or lose. If we shut them down then the Griz offense will put up 200+ yds on the ground. I don't see Jordy having a big game through the air because of the "rock" that he'll have to throw, but he's just as dangerous with his feet.

-CCU will have a tough time adapting which will suit our slow-starting offense so we won't be playing from behind as much as we have against the better opponents this season. Griz defense will stop the run, watch the bubble screen and the deep ball won't even be an option for CCU. Jordy will find a few big opportunities through the air and the run game will put the game in our hands.

Griz have too much of an advantage going for them for this to be much of a game. I see the Griz winning 40-18 (because I love awesome scores like that).

Welcome to Montana, CCU fans and players. Good luck, stay warm and enjoy your stay! We are WAYYYYY friendlier in person than we are behind the wall of egriz. Find some Griz fans, buddy up and you'll be treated like royalty.
 
#1ccarfan said:

Just a look at what you guys will be returning tomorrow. They flattend over half of them before they quit kicking.

The Griz will only have to return one. Ya'll will be the ones constantly returning kickoffs. ;) ;)
 
There's probably a pretty good chance this game will get a mention on Sportscenter tomorrow night just because of the cold factor regardless of the outcome, that would be kind of cool.
 
When we play NDSU next week we'll show them what a real cold weather FB team plays like...

This is your typical Griz fan that lives in a constant state of stupidity and denial...as well as on this site.
 
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